The condo was wonderful! We were greeted by Laksanara's very hospitable friend who explained all we needed to know about our amenities. The pool is as lovely and refreshing as it looks. There is a Starbucks, McDs, 7-11 and small grocery store within 5 minutes walk (as well as a few other local businesses). The only downside is getting to downtown Bangkok. Taxis and tuktuks are plentiful and cheap to get you there (Tuk-tuks not as cheap if you don't negotiate), but extremely difficult and much more expensive to get you back (basically under 100 baht there and as much as 400 back - if you can find someone who will take you). If you can live with that, it's a great place and great bargain. If I were to return to Bangkok, I would hope to stay at Laksanara's again.